Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 65
About
Eagle's Nest Flight Services is a flight school and aircraft maintenance provider located at Waynesboro Airport in the Shenandoah Valley, VA. Offering flight lessons, aircraft rentals, and maintenance services for general aviation aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $330/hr | $5,800 – $23,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Eagle's Nest Flight Services, LLC is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Eagle's Nest Flight Services, LLC operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Eagle's Nest Flight Services, LLC does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Eagle's Nest Flight Services, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Cessna 150. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Eagle's Nest Flight Services, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Eagle's Nest Flight Services, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.